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Mountain Wayfarers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white landscape drawing titled "Mountain Wayfarers" by artist. The scene shows a large mountain range with many layers of curved peaks and valleys, covered in trees. The mountains are drawn in varying shades of gray, with darker shading on top and lighter on the bottom. The mountain range extends from the bottom-left corner to the top-left corner, then curves toward the background on the left and along the horizon on the right. The right side of the image shows a body of water that spans the width of the image at the back and stops in front of the mountain on the right. The sky above is dark gray and cloudy. The drawing style is detailed and realistic, with visible texture. The composition emphasizes the grandeur of the mountain range.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
341 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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